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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 24-64.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What conveniences are missing from the basement?
(a) A bathroom, kitchen, and TV.
(b) A toaster and microwave.
(c) Cable TV and wifi.
(d) Heating and air conditioning.

2. Why was the narrator excited about going to the camper superstore?
(a) They had never been there before.
(b) He loves shopping at the camper superstore.
(c) They had never purchased anything from the store.
(d) He wants to climb the rock wall.

3. What is Gramma's response when the narrator says he calls first dibs on the guest bedroom?
(a) She does not want him in there.
(b) It is already taken.
(c) It is under construction.
(d) It is too small for him.

4. Why does the narrator wish he had been born at an earlier time?
(a) He could have been a farm hand.
(b) He would have enjoyed a quiet life.
(c) He could have had the chance to actually discover something.
(d) Life would have been simpler.

5. Why does Dad tell the narrator he has to put back all the items he had picked out at the camper superstore?
(a) Those things are only for real outdoorsmen.
(b) Those things are cheaply made.
(c) Those things are too expensive.
(d) Those things are not for serious campers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mom say it is good to be bored?

2. What about Mom's behavior is making the narrator uneasy the last couple days before the trip?

3. Why does Greg not like the idea of the dining table turning into a bed?

4. Why are the boys most excited about going camping?

5. What are some things the clerk at the camper superstore said they should be prepared for?

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